Missouri: The Heart of The Nation - Hardcover

Parrish, William E.; Jones Jr., Charles T.; Christensen, Lawrence O.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0882959964 ISBN 13: 9780882959962

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

Synopsis

Combining a chronological overview with topical development, this team of esteemed authors presents in engaging detail the rich and varied history of Missouri, a state that has played a pivotal role in the history of the nation, from the pre-Columbian period to the present.

In a clear, engaging style that all students of Missouri history are certain to enjoy, the authors explore such subjects as Missouri’s Indian peoples, French and Spanish settlement, slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, politics from territorial days to the present, cultural as well as industrial development, both world wars, historical and recent demographics, and the difficult choices that Missourians faces regarding the economy, the environment, and education as the twenty-first century unfolds.

Featuring an entirely new chapter as well as new maps, photographs, newly revised Suggestions for Further Reading, and a comprehensive index, this latest edition of our popular survey text―available in paperback as well as hardcover―will continue to enlighten and engage all those who call Missouri home.

About this title

About the Author:

William Earl Parrish, Ph.D., Retired History Educator at Mississippi State University, has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in history and higher education.

Charles T. Jones , Jr. is the author of Missouri: The Heart of The Nation, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Lawrence O. Christensen was Professor of History at Missouri University S&T.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.:

"The history of Missouri is rich and varied. The state stands at the crossroads of America in "the Heart of the Nation." It has played a pivotal role in much of the nation's history, most particularly in the development of the American West. The writers have been concerned to present the story of the interaction of political, economic, and social activity. From earliest times to the present, the history of the state has been a story of people and their attempts to relate to their environment and changing circumstances. The writers hope that they have captured herein the full impact of those people and the forces that have shaped Missouri into the state it is today." Includes many illustrations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0882959964
• ISBN 13: 9780882959962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 473